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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Dumaguete City in southern Philippines begins ASF surveillance following first confirmed case
Authorities in Dumaguete City, Negros Island, southern Philippines, have started the monitoring and surveillance of the African swine fever (ASF) after the first case was reported in a barangay on the city outskirts, the city veterinarian s ...
Friday, June 9, 2023
Philippines government units prepare financial support, insurance benefits for ASF-affected hog producers
Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, the Philippines, are readying financial assistance as well as insurance benefits for hog raisers affected by the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Vietnam-tested ASF vaccine may soon get approval, according to US veterinary officials
Vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) being tested in Vietnam are close to approval, global and US veterinary officials said, in what would be a major breakthrough to tackle the disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Nine ASF cases confirmed in Victorias City, northern Negros Occidental, Philippines
Victorias City in northern Negros Occidental province, the Philippines, reported nine cases of African swine fever (ASF) on June 6, including seven detected from pigs in the slaughterhouse of the Victorias Foods Corporation (VFC).
Monday, June 5, 2023
Philippines recommends Vietnam-made Avac vaccine for ASF
The Philippines' Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has officially recommended the Avac vaccine, manufactured in Vietnam, as a solution against African swine fever (ASF), ABS- CBN News reported.
Monday, June 5, 2023
BASF's Dr. Sven K. Weber: Enzymes lead the way for sustainable animal production
More than 30 years ago, BASF created the first enzymes for animal nutrition and introduced them into feed solutions for pig, poultry and aquaculture productions.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Meghalaya, India, assures public that ASF does not claim human lives
The government of Meghalaya, India, has assured the public that there are no human casualties linked to African swine fever (ASF) in the state.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Two ASF cases confirmed in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Bacolod City, the capital city of the Philippines' Negros Occidental, logged two positive cases of African swine fever (ASF) on May 26 after being free from the disease more than three years since its outbreak was reported in the country.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Only Italian pork from ASF-unaffected areas allow to enter Japan
Heat-processed pork and pork products from Italy have now been permitted to enter Japan.
Monday, May 29, 2023
European Food Safety Authority continues anti-ASF campaign
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is extending its StopASF campaign this year to support the continuing efforts of control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, May 25, 2023
ASF kills 22 pigs in Meghalaya, India village
At least 22 pigs died of African swine ever (ASF) in Tiehsaw village of Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
South Korea resumes German pork imports following two-year suspension due to ASF
South Korea has decided to lift its ban on German pork imports, allowing them to resume after a suspension of over two years caused by the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Germany, Channel News Asia reported.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Drop in ASF outbreaks in EU last year
The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report published on May 22 by the European Food S ...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Indonesia creates blood serum for pigs to gain temporary ASF immunity
Indonesia is developing a blood serum which can provide temporary immunity among pigs against African swine fever (ASF) after containing an outbreak of the disease in the country's biggest pig farm.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
ASF outbreak in US would cost US$79.5 billion
An Iowa State University research has shown that an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the US would result in a US$79.5 billion impact on the country's pork and beef sectors, Farm Journal reported.

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